Monthly Archives: December 2023

Luminaria Will Light the Way Dec. 17

For the last 47 years, the historic Irvington has embraced a holiday tradition — the lighting of candles in white bags and lining them up along sidewalks. This year’s Luminaria will be celebrated on Sunday, Dec. 17 from 6-10 p.m. Everyone is welcome to walk, bike, or drive the streets … Read More

Awards at the Bona Thompson and Lost Murals Unveiled

IRVINGTON — Steve & Sue Barnett, Paul Diebold, Tamara Hemmerlein (Indiana Historical Society), and Paula Schmidt  were just some of the members of the Irvington Historical Society on hand accepting Outstanding Historical Organization Award from The Indiana Historical Society on Sunday, Dec. 10 at The Bona Thompson Memorial Center. In … Read More

IMPD Lt. Mark Rand Graduates from FBI Academy

INDIANAPOLIS — Lieutenant Mark Rand of the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) graduated from the 288th FBI National Academy Session. The 10-week program provides coursework in intelligence theory, terrorism and terrorist mindsets, among other topics. Lt. Rand is a 25-year veteran of IMPD and currently serves as the Neighborhood Impact … Read More

Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana Gets New Refrigerated Truck

INDIANAPOLIS — Darden Restaurants, the parent company of Olive Garden and other local restaurants, recently helped Feeding America add a fleet of refrigerated trucks for food banks with the greatest need – and one of these trucks serves Indianapolis. Feeding America estimates that more than 34 million people in the … Read More

Over 30 Murals Completed in Indiana

INDIANAPOLIS — More than 30 public art projects across the state funded by the Indiana Destination Development Corporation’s (IDDC) IN Indiana Public Art and Placemaking Grants were recently completed by local organizations. The IDDC Public Art Activation Grant funds Indiana-specific public artwork throughout the state of Indiana. Public artwork created … Read More